This one day programme is
aimed at equipping directors with knowledge, insight and perspective on IT
Governance and the risks it may pose for their business. Discussions will focus on the rapidly
evolving nature of technology, the global environment as well as the new
challenges it poses for the modern organisation and its directors. Insights from this intervention will support
your journey toward gaining insight into key areas affecting IT governance and
its impact on the organisation.

King Code of Governance principles (King III)

Principle 5.1: The board should be responsible
for information technology (IT).

Principle 5.2: IT should be aligned with the
performance and sustainability objectives of the company.

Principle
5.3: The board should delegate to management the responsibility for the implementation of an IT governance
framework

Principle 5.4: The board should monitor and
evaluate significant IT investments and expenditures.

Principle
5.5: IT should form an integral part of the company’s risk management

Principle
5.6: The board should ensure that information assets are managed effectively

Principle 5.7: A risk committee and audit committee should assist the
board in carrying out
its IT responsibilities

Key focus Areas

Addressing IT
Governance in a manner that moves beyond intimidating technical language

Setting the
foundation – an overview of the nature of IT and the rapid advances in
technology

The ‘Culture
at the Top’ – why setting the right tone at the top of the organisation is
essential

In-depth reviewing
of King III (Chapter 5) relating to the 7 IT Governance Principles

Aligning
strategy from board level to IT technical level

Discussing the
various methodologies that are applied to achieve IT Governance

Discussing key
issues involving IT Governance relating to assurance and reporting on IT.

Addressing key
technology issues and challenges facing organisations as well as topical areas
such as disruptive technologies, cloud-computing and cyber-crime.